Wadi Cherith
At Wadi Cherith the exiled prophet Elijah, journeying outside of Israel, was fed each day by ravens, an ambiguous and sometimes maligned bird. Join Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill every month to discuss a whole range of unconventional topics from a Catholic perspective, finding spiritual nourishment in unexpected places. www.wadicherith.com
Episodes
42 episodes
Our Song to God- The Poetic Power of the Psalms
The Psalms are more than mere words; they are a transformative force in our lives. From personal anguish to shared hope, these texts channel our raw emotions into prayer, offering a space for reflection and empathy. Enrich your understanding of...
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Episode 37
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44:02
Shrewd as Serpents- Snakes and Symbolism
"Why did it have to be snakes?!"-Indiana Jones, Ph.D.From the Garden of Eden, to the desert, to first-century Jerusalem, serpents appear over and over again in scripture. While snakes are often considered a universally evil symbol, ...
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Episode 36
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45:41
Babel and Pentecost- The Importance of Language
Learning a new language is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors a person can undertake. Join us as we discuss what the Bible says about language, what we can learn by studying a new language, and how ancient language plays a role...
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Episode 35
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48:03
Song of Songs- A Love Story
This is not a podcast for the faint of heart. Song of Songs is a controversial, passionate, and "earthy" book of the Bible which explores both human and divine love. Join us as we walk with King Solomon, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, S...
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Episode 34
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48:28
Barbie and Oppenheimer- Theological Blockbusters
The cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer took the movie world by storm during the summer of 2023. As both films gear up for the Oscars, we discuss surprisingly convergent theological themes like faith's intersection with physics, the reality ...
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Episode 33
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42:22
The Star of Bethlehem- A Christmas Episode
Two thousand years ago something happened in the night sky that inspired stargazers from the east to find a mighty king who had been born in Israel. For centuries astronomers and theologians alike have attempted to discover just ...
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Episode 32
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42:42
“Nada te turbe”- St. Teresa of Ávila and the Spanish Inquisition
"Let nothing disturb you"-- That is St. Teresa of Avila's advice to anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God. Join us today as we discuss this holy woman and doctor of the Church who pushed the boundaries of theology and spirit...
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Episode 31
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50:04
Harry Potter- The Moral Life at Hogwarts
For this year's Halloween episode we are joined by guest host Fr. Pat Arensberg as we discuss the popular book and movie series, Harry Potter. Join us as we discuss the use of magic in literature, our sense of uniqueness in the spiritual life, ...
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Episode 30
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59:08
"In the beginning..."- Creation Stories in Genesis
Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill discuss and debate the creation stories in Genesis. Evolution, Creationism, God’s Providence, Enlightenment Deism, human agency, work, loneliness, selfishness, boundaries, and love will all be mentioned in th...
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Episode 29
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1:18:13
Radiant Darkness- The Beauty of Negative Theology
This podcast focuses on seeing God in unexpected places, but today we discuss an essential theological concept- "apophatic" or "negative theology". Following the thought of great theologians like St. Gregory of Nyssa, Pseudo-Dionysius, and St. ...
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Episode 28
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49:05
In the Belly of a Fish - Jonah and Mercy
Wadi Cherith is back, and we're here to discuss the Book of the Prophet Jonah. Join us as we discuss mercy and hypocrisy, death and resurrection, fish and mammals, all in this short but powerful book.
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Episode 27
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38:33
The Dream of the 90s is Alive- The Theology of a Decade
Join us to discuss our favorite decade. Stone Temple Pilots, girl altar servers, OJ Simpson, and more."Don't have a cow, man"
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Episode 26
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49:23
A Christmas Carol- A Christmas Episode
Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, Fozzy the Bear, and Billy Murray!If you love Christmas, you'll join us for this special holiday episode as we discuss the theology of Charles Dickens' beloved story, A Christmas Carol."Merry Chris...
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Episode 25
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45:37
Short "Scary" Story- Halloween Imagination Followup
Join us as we try a new Halloween tradition, trying to take turns creating and narrating a scary short story.
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26:51
"The Hope of Salvation"- First Thessalonians and Early Christianity
Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the very first book written in the New Testament, St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians.
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Episode 24
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51:31
Growing Peas in the Monastery - Reflections on Gregor Mendel
Join us for another trip to the 19th century to look at the vocation and work of the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel.
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Episode 23
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45:26
"Get a Hobby!"-Motorcycles, Recreation, and God
We live in a work-obsessed culture where time is only well-spent if it's spent getting something. Join us to discover why our down-time is much more closely related to our relationship with God than our work time. In particular we will discuss ...
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Episode 22
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46:23
Sons of David: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 3
As David's reign comes to an end his many sons begin to take center stage. What do the sins and successes of David's sons tell us?
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Episode 21
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43:53
David and Bathsheba: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 2
David takes the throne, conquers the city of Jerusalem, and demonstrates that even Israel's greatest king is deeply flawed.
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Episode 20
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50:12
David Begins: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 1
From throwing rocks at a giant to the craziest wedding dowry of all time, the Biblical story of King David has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the origin story of one of the most important figures in the Bible in the first part of...
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Episode 19
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43:44
American Prophet- The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most influential American religious figure of all time. His speeches, most of which are sermons at the core, proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discuss the theological contributions and ins...
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Episode 18
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34:37
Home Alone- A Christmas Episode
Today we discuss our thoughts on 1990s Christmas classic, Home Alone. You'll hear about, in descending order of importance:The IncarnationOur Lady of GuadalupeJohn CandyMicro Machines...
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Episode 17
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37:24
Queen of Persia- The Subtle Theology of the Book of Esther
You don't have to watch HBO to see top-notch political maneuvering, just break open the Book of Esther! Esther explores some fascinating ideas, including Exile, feminism, and revenge, all while never explicitly mentioning God (well, kind of). J...
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Episode 16
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39:36
"Fear and Trembling"- A Catholic Reflection on Horror
Spooky.Join us for our Halloween special episode where we discuss werewolves, draculas, frankensteins, and the theological value of horror.
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Episode 15
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43:14
Mr. Hershey's Chocolate- Morality and the American Dream
In 1876 Milton Hershey had a dream to make a chocolate bar that every American could afford.He succeeded.The story of Milton Hershey includes terrible injustices, inspiring altruistic endeavors, and perhaps the most iconic Ameri...
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Episode 14
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39:48